SAMHSA Headlines: Toolkit for Preventing Teen Suicide; Up to $43.6 Million Available in Grants

Toolkit for Preventing Teen Suicide

A new toolkit aims to assist high schools and school districts in designing and implementing strategies that prevent suicide and promote behavioral health.

Disaster Distress Helpline Responds to Recent Events

The Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is currently responding to those affected by recent storm damage in the East; Tropical Storm Debby; and wildfires in the West.

Up to $40 Million in Strategic Prevention Framework Partnership for Success II Grants

The program is designed to address two substance abuse prevention priorities: 1) underage drinking among people age 12 to 20; and 2) prescription drug misuse and abuse among people age 12 to 25.

Up to $3.6 Million in Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Electronic Health Record Integration and Interoperability Expansion Grants

The program's goal is to help states improve the real-time access to PDMP data by integrating existing technologies like electronic health records.

RESOURCES ►

The NSDUH Report: Monthly Variation in Substance Use Initiation Among Adolescents [PDF - 704 KB]

The DAWN Report: Highlights of the 2010 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) Findings on Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits [PDF - 410 KB]

The NSDUH Report: Youths in Therapeutic Foster Care at Elevated Risk for Substance Use [PDF - 109 KB]

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2–5 AUG		American Psychological Association Annual Convention Register for the largest gathering of psychologists and psychology students in the world. Broaden your understanding about how other areas of psychology can affect your own. Location: Orlando, Florida.
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15–17 AUG		National Conference on Tobacco or Health Learn the latest evidence on what works in tobacco control and how to apply current research findings and best practices in tobacco control policy, advocacy, and programs. Location: Kansas City, Missouri.